The repeated clay intrusions into Mulat Bayou in the past seven months have significantly damaged the bayou and it will take tens of years for it to recover, says a local expert. Some residents have counted 11 such intrusions involving red clay from nearby developments washing into the bayou.
PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announces the arrest of Christopher Alonse Cobb, Jr., 20, of Pensacola, on five counts of trafficking fentanyl.
Due to an increase in bear populations, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to bear hunting regulations in Florida. To help them with this, please complete a short comment tool to share your thoughts on this topic.
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners is excited to offer the R.I.S.E – Readiness Internship for Skills and Experience program summer 2025, from Tuesday, June 10 to Friday, Aug. 1. The internship is open to all residents of Santa Rosa County aged between 16 and 20 years old. To qualify, students must be a resident of Santa Rosa County at the time of application and for the duration of program participation (proof of address is required).
At the special zoning meeting on March 27, commissioners rejected District 3 Commissioner Rhett Rowell’s proposal to extend the Rural Protection Zone. At the following regular meeting on April 7, Rowell said he was taken aback by the 180 the board had done.
On Saturday, April 12, 4-H and FFA contestants participated in the Annual Youth Livestock Show. Students were able to demonstrate their skills for taking care of livestock and were judged based not only on their performance but the animals as well.
On April 12, the Florida Department of Health hosted its Third Annual All Moms All Babies Color Run, celebrating National Minority Health Month and promoting breastfeeding for all babies.
Tensions were high at the April 8 Milton City Council meeting after they received another delay in their wastewater treatment plant. On March 27, the county tabled the city’s request for a conditional use permit for the city’s planned wastewater treatment plant. The city is trying to fast-track this project, but now they have hit another proverbial bump in the road.
